Custom Apparel for Teams That Give a Damn.
Screen printing and embroidery for nonprofits, sports teams, restaurants, and brands. Made in Orange County by people who earned their second chance. Minimum 12 pieces. Quotes in 24 hours.
Start With a Blank. We'll Handle the Rest.
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A4 Cooling Performance Crew | N3142
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A4 League Full Zip Warm Up Jacket | N4261
Regular price $47.68 USDRegular priceSale price $47.68 USDSold out -
A4 Single Ply Basketball Jersey- Performance | N2505
Regular price $14.22 USDRegular priceSale price $14.22 USD -
Sold outA4 Sprint Polo | N3520
Regular price $19.10 USDRegular priceSale price $19.10 USDSold out
Every Order Employs Someone Who Deserves a Second Chance.
Breaking Free Industries is a custom print shop in Santa Ana, CA. We're also a second-chance employer — every press run is handled by people rebuilding their lives through honest work and fair pay. When you order with us, the shirt matters twice: once for your brand, once for someone's future. That's why organizations choose us over any other shop in Orange County.
What We Make
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Screen Printing
Get a QuoteSharp, durable prints for 12–500 piece runs. The workhorse of custom apparel — teams, events, and brands.
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Team & Corporate Stores
Set Up a StoreYour designs on demand. We build and run the store — your team just orders. Great for nonprofits, schools, and growing brands.
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Custom Stickers
Order StickersDie-cut, kiss-cut, or sheet stickers. Every order ships with free sticker samples.
How It Works
Your Merch Journey
From your first idea to your doorstep, we're your partner every step of the way — not just a vendor, but a collaborator invested in making your merch something you're proud to wear.
Design & Consult
Tell us your vision. We'll help you choose blanks, colors, and print method — no design skills required. We work with your artwork or help you build it from scratch.
Sourcing
We select ethically sourced, sweatshop-free garments from AS Colour, Bella+Canvas, and Next Level — chosen specifically for your project and budget.
Production
Our Southern California crew handles every press run in-house. Every piece is inspected before it ships — consistent color, sharp detail, run after run.
Delivery
Packed carefully and shipped to your door. Bulk orders fulfilled on schedule. You'll hear from us every step of the way — no silence, no surprises.
Why Organizations Choose BFI
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Low Minimums
12 to 500 pieces per run. Built for teams and organizations, not warehouse bulk orders.
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2-Week Turnaround
Most orders ship in 10-14 business days. Rush available. You'll know your ship date before we start.
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Real People, Real Answers
No ticket queue. No chatbot. You talk to the person running your job from quote to delivery.
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Premium Blanks Only
AS Colour, Bella+Canvas, Next Level. Sweatshop-free. We wear what we print.
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Second-Chance Employment
Every order decorated by our Santa Ana team — people rebuilding their lives through skilled work and fair pay.
Orange County's Custom Print Shop With a Mission.
We're based in Santa Ana, CA. We do screen printing, embroidery, and decorated apparel for nonprofits, sports teams, restaurants, schools, and brands across Orange County and beyond. Every piece is decorated in-house by our Southern California crew — no overseas fulfillment, no middlemen. And every order supports second-chance employment for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration.
Ready to Start? Quotes Take 24 Hours.
Tell us what you need — quantity, garment type, and artwork if you have it. We'll come back with pricing and a timeline within one business day. No pressure, no minimums surprise, no runaround.
Stories From the Shop
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